A helping hand

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo PO Box 298, Sylvania 419-536-4321information@dsagt.orgwww.dsagt.org A support group that promotes inclusion, advocacy, awareness, education and parental support to anyone that has a loved one with Down syndrome.

Sensory Learning Center 3454 Oak Alley Court Suite 209 419-578-0057www.sensorylearning-toledo.com A 30-day program using light, sound and motion to create new neuro pathways in the brain. Open to people of any age dealing with sensory issues.

Spina Bifida Association of Northwest Ohio 302 Conant St., Suite C, Maumee 419-794-0561www.sbanwo.orgsba@sbanwo.org Since 1975, the Chapter provides education, information, and financial assistance to children and adults with Spina Bifida and works to promote its prevention.

Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism 2040 W. Central Ave. 419-291-7031www.greatlakesautism.org The GLCA enhances the lives of Northwest Ohio families touched by autism by building awareness, offering service provider support through private fundraising and grant opportunities, and fostering community partnerships.

Green Options for Autism of Lucas County 1660 Amesbury Rd. 419-250-0401www.goautismlucas.com GOAL provides a day/vocational program for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to develop job skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and self determined job opportunities.

Harbor Behavioral 6629 W. Central Ave. 419-475-4449www.harbor.org Offers services such as family medicine, adult day care services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and vocational programs for individuals with barriers to employment.

Sunshine Inc. 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee 419-865-0251www.sunshineincnwo.com Sunshine is a non-profit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities in Toledo and across northwest Ohio.

Mary Immaculate School3835 Secor Rd. 419-474-1688 MI-Info@MIToledo.orgwww.maryimmaculatetoledo.org Mary Immaculate School is a unique school for learners who struggle in the traditional school classroom and for those who have specialized learning needs. We offer these students an opportunity for academic success in a Catholic faith-based learning environment.

Lucas County Board of MRDD1154 Larc Ln. 419-380-5136www.co.lucas.oh.us The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities embraces the philosophy of self-determination, an approach for planning individualized services and supports. We will support eligible individuals and their families in developing a vision for their future based on individual strengths, interests and choices.

Mercy Autism Services 3521 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee 419-794-7259Mercy_Autism@mhsnr.org. Mercy Autism Services emphasizes evidence-based autism intervention. We are the only program in the Northwest Ohio region that utilizes applied behavior analysis, occupational therapy, speech therapy, as well as the P.L.A.Y. Project as core concepts of the program.

Miss Barb’s Music Studio 3307 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. (419) 842 – 8331missbarbs.yourvirtuoso.com Kindermusik is an early childhood music and movement program that is guided by a proven methodology combining music and childhood development research. From birth to age seven, your children can experience the magic of music with encouragement and guidance to stretch their boundaries without the pressure to perform.

NAMI of Greater Toledo 2753 West Central Ave. 419-243-1119www.namitoledo.org NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a grassroots, family-oriented support, education and advocacy organization. Our goal is to improve the lives of children, adolescents and adults who have mental illness by supporting their families.

Sensational Kids Daycare & Learning Center 6060 Merger Dr., Holland Phone: 419-724-5434 Fax: 419-724-5435info@sensationalkidsdaycare.comwww.sensationalkidsdaycare.com/ Sensational Kids offers a quality educational learning center that looks at each child as an individual. We also offer therapy programs from our physical occupational, and speech therapists, who also help to develop our programs in our rooms so that the children are working on their current goals.

Summit Academy1853 South Ave. 419-385-5730www.summitacademies.com Summit Academy Schools are specifically designed for students with ADHD, Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders. Our model uses the “whole child” approach to identify the child’s academic, developmental and emotional levels. The therapeutic-based, safe and nurturing learning environment addresses all facets of the child’s development.

Wood Lane Therapy Pool 1921 East Gypsy Lane Rd., Bowling Green 419-352-5115www.woodlane.us/ Participate in community activities that will help educate and foster understanding and acceptance of persons with developmental disabilities.